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CHUCK LAW ATTAINS DIPLOMATE RANK WITH THE AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES

In December 2017, Chuck was elevated to the rank of Diplomate, the highest rank in ABOTA, after completing more than 100 jury trials. The Diplomate elevation is a culmination of many years of a successful trial practice. Chuck's participation in ABOTA began in 2000 when he was invited to join ABOTA with the rank of Associate, after having tried over 20 jury trials and demonstrating the prerequisite qualities of trial skills, integrity, honor and courtesy in the practice of law. Through the years, Chuck continued to hone his trial advocacy skills, and he was elevated to the ABOTA rank of Advocate after trying more than 50 jury trials

Chuck is proud of this professional achievement and, more importantly, to be a longstanding member of ABOTA, an organization that fosters "improvement in the ethical and technical standards of practice in the field of advocacy", aids in the education and training of trial lawyers, and promotes effective representation of the litigants with the general public benefitting from the efficient administration of the justice system consistent with the principles of litigation.

Law + Brandmeyer, LLP are pleased to announce that Greg R. Bunch and Bryan C. Misshore have become Partners in the Firm.

CHUCK LAW OBTAINS 3 DEFENSE VERDICTS IN 2016

In the first 6 months of 2016, Chuck Law successfully obtained defense verdicts for his clients. The results show Chuck’s versatility and skills in that the 3 trials involved distinct types of defenses: a medical malpractice claim against a hand surgeon; a general liability claim against a contractor; and an employment discrimination claim against a hospital.

CHUCK LAW AND KENT BRANDMEYER OBTAINED FOUR DEFENSE VERDICTS IN THE FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF 2015.

How many law firms do you know that has 4 jury trial victories for its clients within 4 months? Law + Brandmeyer partners Chuck Law and Kent Brandmeyer, on behalf of their clients, won 4 jury trials in January through April 2015.

In January, Chuck obtained a defense verdict in the Long Beach Superior Courthouse for a cardiologist client who was alleged to fail to replace a depleted pacemaker that allowed the plaintiff to have a syncopal episode resulting in a car accident. Read More Richard Yeager v. SK. In March, Chuck obtained a defense verdict in the Orange County Superior Court for an urogynecologist client who was alleged to have negligently placed pelvic mesh products in the plaintiff that resulted in mesh erosion in the urethra. Read More Rita Skora v. RA.

Kent’s defense verdicts were obtained in the Long Beach Superior Courthouse and Torrance Superior Courthouse. In the case tried in Long Beach in January, Kent and his pulmonologist client defeated the wrongful death claim by the family of the patient who experienced the complication of hemorrhage during a bronchoscopy procedure. Read More—Siu Ling Wong v. SC. In the case tried before the Torrance jury in April, Kent and his surgeon clients prevailed against the claims that it was medical negligence and medical battery to have removed the plaintiff's uterus without prior consent during surgery to treat cancer. Read More—Carmen Jones v. VT.

The trial skills and expertise of Chuck and Kent serve their clients well!

Chuck Law and Kent Brandmeyer Post Defense Trial Victories in the Same Courthouse, Same Week

Many firms have attorneys that try a case here and there. Very few can claim that two of their partners were victorious in simultaneous trials down the hall from each other in the same courthouse at the same time. This rare and remarkable feat was accomplished by Chuck Law and Kent Brandmeyer during the week of September 23, 2013.

Chuck won a medical malpractice wrongful death case with a unanimous defense verdict (12-0) on September 23rd in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Chatsworth branch. The case involved post-operative bleeding after gallbladder surgery. The plaintiff claimed that Chuck’s client, a surgeon, failed to timely diagnose bleeding where a patient exsanguinated and died. The jury did not agree.

Kent won his case, again unanimously, two days later on September 25th in Chatsworth as well. His was another medical malpractice case with allegations of negligence on the part of an orthopedic surgeon during arthroscopic shoulder repair. The plaintiff claimed that a portion of the surgery involving the rotator cuff was unnecessary, done for monetary gain, and resulted in severe post-operative complications that did not allow the plaintiff to return to her job as a nurse. The jury rejected this claim.

Further details on these defense verdicts may be seen in theVerdict Results section of our website. Click on the PDF next to the Plaintiff names: Manley and Crawford.

Law + Brandmeyer founding partners Chuck Law and Kent Brandmeyer were recently recognized as Southern California Super Lawyers for their professional achievement in 2012. This marks the eighth consecutive year for Chuck and the first for Kent. Super Lawyers is a well-respected industry rating service, which ranks, by region, outstanding lawyers from across 70 practice areas throughout the country.

The selection process is rigorous, using a multiphase rating system that includes a variety of barometers, including peer nominations and evaluations in addition to third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.

“Kent and I are deeply honored to have been recognized among our esteemed peers by Super Lawyers,” said Chuck Law, founding partner of Law + Brandmeyer. “For a smaller, boutique firm like ours, we take great pride in our track record. Our approach to prepare each case as if we’re going to trial enables us to vigorously defend the interests of our clients and help guide them to the best possible outcome.”

The Super Lawyers rating service was created to provide a credible, comprehensive listing of outstanding attorneys. It is used as a reliable industry resource by attorneys and consumers alike, who are searching for high-quality legal counsel. Selected attorneys are featured in their respective regional issues of Super Lawyers Magazine.

Chuck Law Featured as Guest Speaker at The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Masters Event

Law + Brandmeyer founding partner Chuck Law was featured as a guest speaker at a recent Masters event, sponsored by the Los Angeles Chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Chuck has the “Advocate” ranking in ABOTA.

The June event focused specifically on opening and closing arguments. During his presentation, Chuck demonstrated a defense opening statement of a jury trial highlighting key strategies. These included techniques to engage the jury’s interest, and previewing weaknesses in the opposing side’s evidence while highlighting the strong evidence in support of the client.

“These seminars are an important element in the ongoing education and professional development of litigators and trial attorneys,” said Chuck. “Staying sharp and remaining current on emerging trends and strategies raises the bar for all of us, setting new standards for best practices within our profession so that the interests of individual litigants are better served.”

The Masters series, attended by over one hundred practicing attorneys, invites well-known trial lawyers throughout Southern California to share their professional experience and seasoned counsel through interactive discussions and demonstrations to address the most relevant trends and issues of the day.

ABOTA’s mission is to improve the ethical and technical standards of practice among legal counselors to better serve their clients and advocate for the administration of justice consistent with time-tested and traditional principles of litigation. Membership in ABOTA requires that the attorney has extensive jury trial experience, impeccable credentials, and the highest ethical standards. Most attorneys need at least 20 jury trials to qualify for membership consideration. For more information on ABOTA, visit
www.abota.org.

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CHUCK LAW ATTAINS DIPLOMATE RANK WITH THE AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES